Current H1B expiring in Sept. Applying for extension after 6 yrs. my project is extended for 6 months and Client gave a letter indicating the same period. The client not agreeing to change it to a more generic wording..

My questions:

1. Should I include the client letter or leave it all together? whats better.. I got vendor letters saying the project is an open-ended one..(if it makes any difference, client is fed gov)

2. Is USCIS gonna give me approval for only 6 months?? Any experiences?

Add client letter. It will be good because it is a government. Vendor letter could invite RFE and denial. There is high level of scrutiny of vendor client relationship these days in H1B applications and yours is asking for a special approval beyond the 6 year period. They will want to look at all papers. be very honest. tell them about 6 months in your cover letter and client letter. It is a good thing because they will know you are not here to overstay and have other intentions. Asking for 6 month extension period has a good chance of approval verses asking for open ended.